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Shutterbug Saturday: Sky Gazing 7.0

Posted on August 5, 2023

After viewing Sandra’s Stormy Weather pix, I dug out some of my cloud shots, too. Previous post is here. ~Vic

Cloud Image One — 06-02-2018
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Cloud Image Two — 08-07-2018
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Cloud Image Three — 05-20-2019
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Cloud Image Four — 06-27-2019
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Cloud Image Five — 03-26-2020
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Cloud Image Six — 07-29-2020
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Cloud Image Seven — 02-28-2021
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Cloud Image Eight — 04-09-2021
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Cloud Image Nine — 03-11-2022
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Cloud Image Ten — 03-25-2022
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Snapshots Sunday: Solstice Shots

Posted on June 21, 2020 Updated on June 21, 2023

I dropped the ball and missed posting about our Summer Solstice. I did catch some pictures, though and a Snapshots Sunday is a perfect reason to post them. I posted about the Solstice in 2018, shortly after I had started blogging, again, after a four year absence. I did an Almanac write-up on the Solstice in 2019. This year’s Solstice occurred at 5:44pm EDT, yesterday. ~Vic

Sea Turtle Cloud Image Two — It looks like a Sea Turtle, swimming towards me…sort of…

Cone Flower Image Three — Cone flowers in the Pollinator Garden

Farmers' Almanac 1818 Image — Image Credit: Farmers’ Almanac 1818

Some Folklore:
♦ In ancient Egypt, the summer solstice coincided with the rising of the Nile River. As it was crucial to predict this annual flooding, the Egyptian New Year began at this important solstice.
♦ In centuries past, the Irish would cut hazel branches on solstice eve to be used in searching for gold, water and precious jewels.
♦ Many European cultures hold what are known as Midsummer celebrations at the solstice, which include gatherings at Stonehenge and the lighting of bonfires on hilltops.

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